On the day other ex-presidents visit memorial sites to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the September 2001 terrorist attacks, former President Trump will be providing commentary on a boxing match between former heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield and former UFC light heavyweight champion Vitor Belfort. Donald Trump Jr. will join his …
Read More »Senate Democrats tee up debt ceiling standoff as McConnell vows opposition
Washington — Lawmakers are facing the prospect of a bitter battle over increasing the nation’s debt limit in the fall, with Democrats seeking to pressure Republicans to go along with a hike as GOP leaders vow to resist it. Senate Democrats did not include an increase to the federal debt ceiling …
Read More »Arkansas’ GOP governor wants to undo ban on mask mandates
Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson says he wishes a bill banning state and local mask mandates hadn’t become law, months after he signed the bill. Now, he’s asking state leaders to reconsider the ban so local school districts have the flexibility to require masks when children return to the classroom. Hutchinson …
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As the coronavirus pandemic swept the country starting in March 2020, Congress and federal agencies stepped in to help keep millions of people in their homes, put food on tables, pay bills and household expenses for those who lost their jobs and more. In total, Congress passed more than $5.4 …
Read More »Biden and Iraqi prime minister discuss “new phase” of U.S. military mission
Washington — President Biden said Monday that the U.S will not have a combat mission in Iraq by the end of the year. Mr. Biden said the role of U.S. forces in Iraq will transition to one of advising and assisting the Iraqis in their fight against ISIS. “We’re also …
Read More »Thomas Barrack, longtime Trump ally, indicted for lobbying activities for UAE
Washington — Thomas Barrack, a close adviser to former President Trump and chair of his inaugural committee, was arrested Tuesday morning and charged with a violating federal lobbying law after allegedly failing to disclose his work on behalf of the United Arab Emirates, the Justice Department said. A seven-count indictment …
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